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Prescriber Conversation Prep

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Month 6 – IndependenceWeek 21

Prescriber Conversation Prep Sheet

This week's lesson — read before completing your reflection

This Week's Lesson

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WHATThe concept

If medication is part of your path, this week is about maturity and planning. GLP-1 support can be genuinely helpful — but decisions about staying on, changing dose, tapering, or coming off require real medical conversations. This week prepares you for that conversation. Not to self-prescribe. To show up informed. Smart medical decisions come from smart preparation.

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WHYWhy it matters

The quality of a medical conversation is directly related to the quality of the information you bring to it. A prescriber who hears "I think I want to stop" has less to work with than one who hears "my hunger return day has been day 4 for the last three months, my food noise score is stable at 3, my habits are consistent, and I want to discuss a taper timeline." The second conversation leads to a better outcome. Research on patient-provider communication shows that patients who come to appointments with organized questions and clear goals receive better care and make more informed decisions.

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HOWHow to apply it

**Complete the Prescriber Conversation Prep Sheet.** Include: 1. **Key benefits you have experienced** — be specific, with data where possible 2. **Side effects or challenges** — honest and specific 3. **Your questions** — write them out clearly so you do not forget them in the appointment 4. **Your concerns** — what are you worried about? 5. **What long-term success looks like for you** — what do you want your medication relationship to look like in 12 months? Bring this to your next prescriber appointment. It will make the conversation significantly more productive.

Prescriber Conversation Prep SheetReference Guide

Topic	What to Bring	Your Notes
Key Benefits	Specific improvements with data: food noise score, weight change, energy, sleep	___
Side Effects	Specific symptoms, severity (1–10), frequency, what helped	___
Hunger Return Day	Average day hunger returns across last 3 cycles	Day ___ of my cycle
Habit Readiness	Which habits are automatic vs. still effortful?	___
Your Questions	Write them out before the appointment — you will forget them otherwise	1. ___ 2. ___ 3. ___
Your Concerns	What are you worried about? Be honest.	___
Long-Term Goal	What does success look like for you in 12 months?	___

💡 Tip: The quality of your medical conversation is directly related to the quality of the information you bring to it. A 5-minute prep before your appointment leads to a significantly better outcome.

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NOW — Your Action

Complete the reflection form below. Fill out your Prescriber Conversation Prep Sheet. Schedule your next prescriber appointment if you have not already.

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Reflection Prompts

Key Benefits You've Experienced

What are the top 2-3 benefits you've experienced while on your current medication plan? Be specific — this data is important for your prescriber to hear.

Key Questions & Concerns

What are your main questions or concerns to discuss with your prescriber? (e.g., side effects, long-term plan, tapering timeline, cost, what happens if you stop). Write them out clearly.

Your Personal Goal

What is your personal goal for your medication plan over the next 6-12 months? (e.g., maintain current dose, explore tapering, transition to maintenance, stop medication with strong behavioral foundation)

Feeling Prepared

How does having this prep sheet make you feel more confident and empowered for your next medical appointment? What's different about going in prepared vs. going in reactive?

"Progress is not about perfection — it's about honest reflection and one small step forward. Your answers here help me support you with the precision and care you deserve."

— Dr. Ty

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